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    • Newport, Virginia

      Hike to the Keffer Oak on the Appalachian Trail

      4.3
      2.6 mi / 600 ft gain
      You can park your car at the small gravel lot where VA-42 and Rt. 629 intersect. Starting from the Appalachian Trail crossing at VA-42,  head north on the AT, which winds through some grass meadows. After about 0.8 miles into the hike you will cross Rt. 630 (Northside Road) on a bridge over Sinki...
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    • Dublin, Virginia

      Camp at Claytor Lake State Park

      4.0
      Claytor Lake is a very well maintained state park in Dublin, VA. There are four campgrounds available. Campgrounds A, B and C are mostly for tent camping with no electric or water hookups, while campground D accommodates RV units with water and electric hookups.Claytor Lake is idea for families l...
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    • Great Falls, Virginia

      Hike from Riverbend Regional Park to Great Falls National Park

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 75 ft gain
      This hike utilizes the Potomac Heritage Trail from Riverbend Park to Great Falls National Park. This section is an easy, mostly flat trail that will take you along the Potomac until you reach Great Falls National Park. When you reach Riverbend Park turn right into the parking lot. At the end of t...
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    • Cape Charles, Virginia

      Catch A Sunset At Kiptopeke State Park

      4.7
      This beautiful State Park on the Virginia Eastern Shore provides visitors with a very secluded beach even in the dead of summer. The location of the beach also allows you to enjoy a sunset over water which is rare for the east coast. The sandy white beaches dotted with old crab buckets and crab t...
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    • Stanley, Virginia

      Big Meadows Loop

      4.7
      1 mi / 30 ft gain
      Big Meadows is home to many types of wildlife and is a great location to photograph many different types of animals. The best time to see the wildlife in the meadow is near dawn and dusk. White-tailed deer and a variety of local birds are the most common animals seen in the meadow, and because o...
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    • Mouth of Wilson, Virginia

      Wilburn Ridge and Massie Gap Loop

      5.0
      2.32 mi / 318 ft gain
      To reach the trail head, park in the Massie Gap Parking Lot.  This is the parking lot for most of the trails in the park, so it can fill up very quickly, but you are able to park along the side of the road.  Massie Gap as two parking areas: one intended for overnight hikers and one for day hikers...
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    • Grottoes, Virginia

      Photograph Moormans River Overlook

      5.0
      Moormans River Overlook is one of the few eastern facing overlooks in Shenandoah National Park’s Southern District, which makes this a prime location for watching the sun rise when in this part of the park.  At mile post 92 off of Skyline Drive, Moormans River Overlook offers photographers a 180 ...
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    • Troutdale, Virginia

      Hike the Appalachian Trail from Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock

      5.0
      6.6 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Starting at the Elk Garden Parking Area hike the Appalachian Trail south (do not cross the road, follow the trail from the parking area). Hike along the trail following the white blazes and at 2.4 miles you'll reach a campsite on your left. This is a great place to camp overnight if you decide to...
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    • Virginia Beach, Virginia

      Climb to the Top of the Cape Henry Lighthouse

      4.3
      Visit not one, but two of the most historic and important lighthouses to our great nation. The original Cape Henry Lighthouse was the U.S. Governments first construction project authorized under the constitution. President George Washington himself authorized the project and Alexander Hamilton o...
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    • Marion, Virginia

      Hike Molly's Knob

      5.0
      3.4 mi / 1100 ft gain
      The parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area)...
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    • Henrico, Virginia

      Visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

      5.0
      Lewis Ginter has over 2 miles of pathways to follow through more than a dozen themed gardens including a Children's Garden, Rose Garden, Asian Garden and a conservatory. Admission for adults is currently $13.  Throughout the year there are various events.  In April-June are the "Million Blooms" w...
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    • Stanley, Virginia

      Three Falls Hike

      8.3 mi / 2200 ft gain
      The Three Falls Hike in Shenandoah National Park will take you past three beautiful waterfalls all found within the central district of the park: Lewis Spring Falls, Dark Hollow Falls, and Rose River Falls. You are able to start the loop from any of the waterfalls’ trailheads, but I prefer to sta...
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    • Rapidan, Virginia

      Hike to Historical Rapidan Camp in Shenandoah National Park

      5.0
      4.5 mi / 890 ft gain
      For this hike park at the Milam Gap parking lot located at mile 52.8 on Skyline Drive. Once parked you will cross Skyline Drive to reach the trail.  Hikers will follow the blue blazes along the trail and creek. After you have crossed the creek twice you will come to a larger waterfall. At this po...
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    • Bentonville, Virginia

      Photograph Range View Overlook

      5.0
      Range View Overlook in Shenandoah National Park is an amazing spot to watch the sunrise and sunset where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the rolling hills. Range View Overlook has views of Jenkins Mountain to the south, Pignet Mountain and Mary’s Rock to the southwest, and Hogback Mountain to the w...
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    • Elk Creek, Virginia

      Camp at Comers Rock Recreation Area

      1 mi
      I didn't have any issues putting "Comers Rock Recreation Area" into my phone's GPS (Waze) and arriving exactly where I was supposed to. When you turn off US 21 (aka the Grayson Turnpike/Elk Creek Parkway) to Jefferson National Forest Road 57, you'll see a sign a parking lot that says "road not su...
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    • Virginia Beach, Virginia

      Bike Camp False Cape

      It's hard to beat an outdoor adventure that keeps you near the ocean's edge. For this destination, getting there is possibly the best part. The trail is well kept and level; perfect for an easy bike ride or hike. An easy trail due to lack of incline (after all, it is by the sea). For the first fe...
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